UNDP India and HUL Back 50,000 Safai Mitras by 2028
Why in the news
In August 2026, a UN agency and a consumer goods company extended their joint work on urban sanitation workers and waste handling.
Key facts
- Partners: UNDP India and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).
- Target: 50,000 Safai Mitras backed by 2028.
- Coverage: 50 cities and Urban Local Bodies.
- Priorities: social inclusion, recycling efficiency and improved city waste management.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Partners | UNDP India, HUL |
| Safai Mitras to be supported | 50,000 |
| Deadline | 2028 |
| Cities and ULBs | 50 |
Significance
The plan combines worker welfare with stronger recycling and city waste handling.
Exam angle
- Partners: UNDP India and HUL.
- Beneficiary group: Safai Mitras.
- Target year: 2028.
- Cities covered: 50.